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Filipino lawmakers and concerned stakeholders called for the expedited resolution of the motorcycle taxi law which would legitimize the regulation and operation of motorcycle taxis (MCTs) as public utility vehicles (PUVs) during the latest technical working group (TWG) meeting of the Committee on Transportation (COTr) conducted April 20. After its initial review since its pilot in 2019, Congress is renewing its push for the passage of the law, in light of the increased demand for efficient public transport and livelihood during this pandemic.

Amid the boom of cashless payments in the Philippines, leading digital financial services firm PayMaya has signed an Information-Sharing Protocol (ISP) agreement with the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) to help the government in its efforts to prevent and combat financial crimes in the country.

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, makes it easier for users to top up their ShopeePay mobile wallets with the all-new debit card integration feature. 

Customer Care Services with OPPO now made extra convenient as the company strengthens contactless transactions in OPPO Service Centers nationwide.

In celebration of its 70th year of delivering service and dedication to Philippine education as a creator and publisher of comprehensive learning tools, the iconic Rex Book Store has now embraced its evolution into a brand that encompasses the whole learning experience of every Filipino learner.

Imagine if all establishments are providing solutions that would eliminate or lessen long queues and instead will give people sufficient time to go on with their daily errands, giving a more convenient way of doing transactions and less human interactions during the pandemic.

Radenta Technologies, one of the country’s premier IT solutions integrators has formed a partnership with Lithan Singapore through its subsidiary eduCLaaS PTE. Ltd. to make available higher digital learning courses to Filipinos. Lithan is a digital learning platform that is EduTrust certified by the Council for Private Education (CPE) and is a Centre for Continuous Education and Training (CET) appointed by SkillsFuture (SSG) Singapore. It is an accredited international training center for Pearson UK, one of the oldest and biggest education companies in the world.

The COVID-19 pandemic posed substantial health and safety challenges for every industry and organization that expedited major transitions to digital solutions, but none has been more urgently done than in the healthcare industry.

One of the most noticeable trends among Filipinos was the continued proliferation of mobile. The number of mobile connections in the Philippines in January 2021 was equivalent to 138.2% of the total population, owing to the fact that many Filipinos have more than one mobile connection. A one-stop utility and entertainment app for every Filipino

HP has recently announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Globe Telecom, the leading mobile network operator in the Philippines, to offer low latency cloud services at the edge of its network using HPE’s new Multi-access Edge Compute (MEC) solution.

Leading global smart device brand OPPO furthers its commitment to pursue breakthrough and innovative technology beyond just smartphones. Welcoming to the roster of promising IoT devices, OPPO Enco X and OPPO Band are now officially available in the Philippines, which retails at PHP6,999 and PHP1,699 respectively.

In the art of mobile gaming, both gamer skill and his machine should match to keep on winning, and thanks to performance smartphones like the vivo Y20s [G] equipping players with a performance processor that’s boosted by the MediaTek HyperEngine, and a long-lasting battery, gamers get a thrilling and satisfying gaming experience.

At TikTok, the top priority is the safety, security, and privacy of the community. They are always working to enhance and advance our security efforts to safeguard the platform as a destination for self expression, creativity, and joy. That’s why TikTok is proud to announce that they are officially ISO 27001 certified in the US and UK, with Singapore, Ireland, and India soon to follow! The ISO certification is one of the most globally recognized information security standards, demonstrating our investment in the people, processes, and technology to keep our global community safe.

The Cherryfic Warehouse Sale is coming! Until May 2, 2021 exclusively at Cherry Shop PH. Cherry’s first ever online warehouse sale offers huge discounts on Cherry Mobile, Cherry Home, and Cherry Pet. This is an ideal time to get new devices without hurting your pocket.

TECNO Mobile invites you to live your swag, and show off your talents at its upcoming Spark Up Your Energy Livestream talent show on April 24, 2021. The event will feature top local celebrities, Julie Anne San Jose, Darren Espanto, and Jillian Ward who will perform entertaining song and dance numbers for everyone’s enjoyment. Get to see the other side of your favorite celebrities as they challenge each other in games that will surely bring more summer fun into your homes.

Microsoft Corp. recently announced it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, of which over 150,000 are from the Philippines. This tops its initial goal of 25 million last June. Microsoft Corp. is also extending its commitment to help 250,000 companies globally make a skills-based hire in 2021.

If your answer is yes, then you’re in big trouble. A 2015 malware has recently re-emerged, and this time it is more dangerous. It’s called Facebook “malicious tagging”.

Globe continues its push for 5G dominance as the company sealed partnerships in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. Together with roaming allies Viettel of Vietnam and STC of Saudi Arabia, the two telcos join Globe’s growing list of 5G-ready roaming partners in its quest to own the widest 5G coverage worldwide.